Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT was originally a part of the neighboring town of Wallingford. It was granted a separate meetinghouse in 1727, became a town in 1806. It was named for the village of Meriden, West Midlands, England, near Birmingham. The oldest house in town still standing, built by Solomon Goffe in 1711, became a museum in 1986. The building is the Solomon Goffe House.

Today, Meriden is a charming and historic city located in New Haven County. Residents of this scenic community enjoy easy access to a variety of attractions and activities, such as the local farmers market and Hubbard Park. Meriden also boasts several restaurants, boutiques, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. The town also hosts festivals throughout the year celebrating its rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation or a cozy place to relax, Meriden has something for everyone! Large industrial city/College town - South coast along Long Island Sound, 75 miles northeast of New York City.

Places to Visit:

  • Hubbard Park
  • Hunter Golf Course
  • Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
  • Quinnipiac River Gorge Linea Trail
  • Wesfield Mall

Climate:

    Meriden, CT has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. On average, the temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s in summer to lows in the mid-teens during winter. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, although summer months tend to be more humid than winter months. Snowfall is common during winter months, averaging around 32 inches per season. Overall, Meriden has a mild climate with relatively moderate weather conditions throughout the year.

Transportation

    The city of Meriden is located on Interstate 91, which provides access to Hartford, Springfield, and New Haven. Interstate 691 provides access to Interstate 84 and connects to points west like Waterbury. The Wilbur Cross Parkway (Connecticut Route 15) travels in a southwestern direction connecting to towns and cities like Wallingford, New Haven, and towards New York City. The parkway becomes the Berlin Turnpike (also Connecticut Route 15) on the northern end of Meriden. U.S. Route 5 passes through the city as North and South Broad Street.

    Meriden Transit Center is located in downtown Meriden on the New Haven–Springfield Line, which runs between cities of New Haven and Springfield via Hartford. It is served by CT Rail Hartford Line commuter rail service, as well as Amtrak Hartford Line, Northeast Regional, Valley Flyer and Vermonter intercity rail service.

    Meriden is linked to the Connecticut Transit System, Connecticut's extensive public transit bus network. Three bus lines loop throughout the city of Meriden once per hour. The "B" bus route departs the Meriden railroad station for the southern terminus of Kohls Plaza, connecting for New Haven; the "A" bus route departs the rail station for the northern terminus of Meriden Square with connections to New Britain and Hartford; and the east/west "C" bus travels along East Main and West Main Streets, with a handful of departures to Middletown and Waterbury.

    Meriden Markham Municipal Airport is the city-owned airport, located 3 miles south of the city center on the border of South Meriden and Yalesville, and serves private and charter planes. Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks and Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) in East Haven are the closest commercial airports to Meriden.